Canyon Rigging
Maungarei Springs Tephra Blvd, Stonefields, Auckland, New ZealandPerfect some skill sets perfect for Auckland...
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Trips
Auckland Speleo Group runs a variety of trips, catering for all abilities from beginners upwards in terms of both general caving and rope skills. From almost dry walk-through caves to challenging vertical systems with waterfalls and rope descents, we visit all the caves that New Zealand has to offer.
It is important that you contact the trip leader as early as possible to register your interest and guarantee yourself a place. Some trips have restricted numbers of participants and trips will only go ahead if there are sufficient numbers. The club welcomes new members and takes an interest in training and developing their caving skills.
ASG exploration at Waitomo
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandThe plan is a week long ASG exploration at Waitomo People can come and go at the hut as they please. We could explore the very caves that we generally just rush through over our fleeting visits. The possibilities are endless - where do you want to go again?? Would…
Mangawhitikau Cave
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandBill Dobbie is leading this sweet trip. Is wet and wild, so contact Bill if you are keen to have a ripper time. Bill will also lead an easy Sunday cave for the motivated - most likely Whites...
ASG Club Night March 2017
The Dominion Bar 234 Dominion Road, Mt Eden, Auckland, New ZealandOur monthly meeting, The Dominion Bar on 234 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. For any keen punters who would like to try the food on offer, suggest catching up an hour before to try a meal, mains will be half price.
SRT Skills Training
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandA days training on the Rock faces around Awatiro. This is during Pete Smiths Caving week based at the hut. Bring SRT Kit, ropes and rigging gear.
Awatiro Hut Working Bee
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandA fun social weekend getting those little jobs done on our treasured hut. Take time to put a little back, oh, and there might be a cave done too...
ASG Club Night April 2017
The Dominion Bar 234 Dominion Road, Mt Eden, Auckland, New ZealandOur monthly meeting, The Dominion Bar on 234 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. For any keen punters who would like to try the food on offer, suggest catching up an hour before to try a meal, mains will be half price.
SRT/Rigging Training
Maungarei Springs Tephra Blvd, Stonefields, Auckland, New ZealandHone those skills or learn new ones. Great time to share and have a laugh!
CaveSAR Training Waipu
Waipu Caves Waipu, North Island, New ZealandJoint training day - ASG combined with Northland
Rumbling Gut
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandRumbling Gut is ever a favourite, likely followed by a Whites Sunday trip - check in with Sophie....
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Trip Leader
The trip leader helps get all the basics of the trip in place.
1. Getting permission from the land owner and finding out any special protocols for visiting the cave.
2. Obtaining the cave location.
3. Coordinating transport to the location and car-pooling on private property.
4. Getting a list of participants, including checking if the trip is suitable for them and setting a group limit if needed.
5. Ensuring the equipment needed for the cave is taken, including a first aid kit.
6. Having an emergency call-out person.
7. Setting an estimated time the group will be out of the cave.
8. Letting the call-out person know when they have finished the trip (and sometimes often the land owner as well).